Category: Social Media

Famous From Florida: Faye Dunaway

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Faye Dunaway is an Academy Award-winning actress best known for movies such as Bonnie & Clyde (1967), Chinatown (1974), and Mommie Dearest (1981). She is currently working in film and television. 

Dunaway was born on January 14, 1941 in Bascom. She spent her childhood years in a small house just north of Two Egg. After graduating from Leon High School in Tallahassee, she studied first at Florida State University, then the University of Florida, and ultimately graduated from Boston University.

Dunaway is regarded as one of the greatest and most beautiful actresses of her generation, as well as a powerful emblem of the New Hollywood. New Hollywood refers to the movement in American film history from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. It was also known as the American New Wave or Hollywood Renaissance. 

 

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Announcement

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of its new TEXT to 911 program. This is a free service that can be used in emergency situations where voice calls cannot be safely made. For instance, the text to 911 service is designed to be more available for victims of abduction, domestic violence, or active shooter situations. Additionally, the program is also ideal for those who have issues hearing, have speech disabilities, and those whose first language is not English. 

Wildflower Festival: Vendors Wanted!

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This month is the annual North Florida Wildflower Festival held in Blountstown. They are currently accepting arts and crafts vendors: visit their official site – www.nflwildflowerfest.com – to sign up as a vendor or a sponsor. 

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24th. Additional information can be found on the event’s Facebook page here. 

Unplug from Technology Today

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National Day of Unplugging is an awareness campaign that promotes a 24-hour respite from technology annually observed the first weekend in March. From sundown-to-sundown March 5-6, 2021, remove yourself from social media and technology, in general, to spend time on other, tech-free things. For over a decade, schools, religious institutions, and businesses have helped their communities celebrate this event to promote healthy life/tech balances. 

Consider going outside for a walk, reading that book you’ve had on your nightstand for a few weeks, spend quality time with friends/family/or pets, enjoy a hobby you haven’t practiced for awhile, and more! 

Visit the official National Day of Unplugging website HERE for more information such as things to do while unplugged, online gatherings, and more! 

Hydrographic Designs Available Locally

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Sample of their work.

Looking to spice up your favorite water bottle? Have a motorbike you’d like to personalize? Check out Skinny Dipped Hydrographics! Hydrographics, otherwise known as water transfer printing, takes everyday ordinary items and make them stand out. Skinny Dipped has thousands of films to choose from. A venture started in April 2020, it is owned and operated by Robbie Clausen. 

Visit their official Facebook page HERE!

Wiregrass’ 21st Annual Festival of Trees

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Wiregrass is hosting its 21st annual Festival of Trees event from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on November 19th. Due to Covid-19, it will be held via Facebook Live. However, the beautiful trees will be available to view at Wiregrass Commons Mall as will a window display with other live auction items. Check out the displays in person until November 19th.

Opened in 1989, Wiregrass Children’s Home functions as a safe haven for neglected and abused children throughout seven counties in the Wiregrass area. Currently, it is the only licensed emergency shelter in the area that is capable of providing care to children birth to 18 years of age. Proceeds from the fundraiser and auction go towards helping the Children’s Home provide invaluable support and service to the community. 

Looking for more information about Wiregrass Children’s Home? Visit their official website HERE! For specifics on the Festival of Trees, visit the Facebook event page HERE!

20:20:20 in 2020: Internet Meme Debunked

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If you spend any time on social media, it’s likely that you’ve seen the post below (or some variation of it) in the last few days:

This blog is sad to report that this is FAKE NEWS! The original post (click here to see Psychedelic Hillbilly’s original Facebook post) has received tens of thousands of shares on social media, and goes to show the very real danger presented by misinformation. In the United States, 20:20:20 represents 8:20 PM in military time. For most countries outside the U.S., the 24-hour clock is the standard way to tell time, so it’s likely that U.S. citizens unfamiliarity with the system explains the widespread unawareness that this chronological phenomenon will actually occur every night of 2020. Actually, since it’s a Leap Year, it will occur 366 times in 2020!